View full sizeAP File PhotoScott Linehan became Detroit's offensive coordinator in 2009 and could become a head coach candidate again after his unit's success this season.

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz understands his team's success this season could result in offseason losses to his staff.

The Lions are 10-5 and have qualified for the playoffs. Detroit's offense is ranked seventh in the NFL and its defense has the fourth most interceptions in the league.

That explains why Schwartz is prepared for other teams to hire away members of his coaching staff after this season.

"With success does come stuff like that, and I think we have (a) very good coaching staff, but our focus is on the Green Bay Packers," Schwartz said.

Detroit receivers coach Shawn Jefferson and defensive backs coach Tim Walton may receive attention for what they have done with their units, while offensive coordinator Scott Linehan could also be draw attention.

Linehan was the St. Louis Rams head coach from 2006-08 before joining Detroit in 2009. He is one of the main reasons why Matthew Stafford has developed into an elite quarterback this season. Stafford has thrown for 4,518 yards, 36 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and has a passer rating of 96.6.

While Linehan's name has not been associated with any coaching vacancies, he could be a legitimate candidate as teams start firing head coaches after this season.

"The number one thing is you have to be resilient in this business," Linehan said. "As a coach and a player, you have to continue to work getting better at things.

"You learn from past experiences. I learned a lot there (St. Louis). If things hadn't happened the way they did there, I wouldn't be here. Being here is where it's at for me."